I applied online. I interviewed at U.S. Department of State in Dec 2016
Interview
I applied for an internship at an embassy abroad, and received an email requesting an interview. I interviewed with the Embassy's public affairs officer, and the interview asked about my language abilities, my desire to work in the country, and the technical skills I had listed on my resume. Overall, the interview was very straightforward and easy.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at U.S. Department of State (Washington, DC) in Jan 2018
Interview
I took the Foreign Service Officer Test at a test center. I scored high enough to advance to the next phase. I then answered the written Qualifications Evaluation Panel (QEP) questions. However, I was not invited to the Oral Assessment (OA).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
State recommends answering the QEP keeping the following in mind:
positive examples that demonstrate your abilities
Identify learning experiences
Indicate how your learning experience will contribute to success in your chosen track
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at U.S. Department of State in Nov 2017
Interview
Did a phone interview with them, answering pretty typical questions - why I wanted to work there, what I felt I could offer, etc. etc. Interviewer was very kind, and I got along quite well with her.